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Caroline Kennedy to Seek Hillary's Senate Seat
Politics Daily —
Filed under: Hillary Clinton, Senate, Democrats, Breaking News, 2008 SenateThe speculation has run rampant but today it looks like it's official: Caroline Kennedy will go after the Senate seat soon to be vacated by Hillary Clinton. The New York Times reports Kennedy will ask New York governor David Paterson to consider appointing her to the seat once held by her uncle, Robert F. Kennedy. Ms. Kennedy's decision is likely to have a major impact on the governor's considerations as he mulls who should succeed Mrs. Clinton. Already, some other Democrats have pointedly ...
Caroline Kennedy To Seek Hillary Clinton's Senate Seat: NY Times Reports
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From The New York Times:
Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of an American political dynasty, has decided she will pursue the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, a person told of her decision said Monday.
The decision came after a series of deeply personal and political conversations, in which Ms. Kennedy, who friends describe as unflashy but determined, wrestled with whether to give up what has been a lifetime of avoiding the spotligh
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Caroline Kennedy To Seek Hillary Clinton's Senate Seat: NY Times Reports
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From The New York Times:
Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of an American political dynasty, has decided she will pursue the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, a person told of her decision said Monday.
The decision came after a series of deeply personal and political conversations, in which Ms. Kennedy, who friends describe as unflashy but determined, wrestled with whether to give up what has been a lifetime of avoiding the spotligh
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Caroline Kennedy to Seek Clintons Senate Seat
Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News —
... has been making calls this morning to alert political figures to her interest. Ms. Kennedys decision is likely to have a major impact on the governors considerations as he mulls who should succeed Mrs. Clinton. Already, some other Democrats have pointedly questioned her credentials for the job. Rep. Gary Ackerman, a Queens Democrat, said last week that he didnt know what Ms. Kennedys qualifications were, except that she has name recognition but so does J. Lo. Read more: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/16/us/politics/16carolin...
Kennedy Begins Public Campaign for Clinton's Seat
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire —
Caroline Kennedy "has decided she will pursue" the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Hillary Clinton, the New York Times reports.
"The decision came after a series of deeply personal and political conversations, in which Ms. Kennedy, who friends describe as unflashy but determined, wrestled with whether to give up what has been a lifetime of avoiding the spotlight."
"Ms. Kennedy has been making calls this morning to alert political figures to her interest... She has also hired Knickerbocker SKD, a prominent political consulting firm headed by Josh Isay, a ...
Caroline's in
Ben Smith's Blog —
A New York Democrat says that Caroline Kennedy has begun making calls to New York officials to officially express her interest in replacing Hillary Clinton in the United States Senate.
The New York Times first reported that Kennedy, the daugther of President John F. Kennedy, is formally seeking Hillary's seat.
Her move raises the pressure on New York Governor David Paterson either to choose her or to select someone else soon, as Kennedy's rivals for the seat have already begun to respond to the possibility of her entrance by raising questions ...
Caroline Kennedy to seek Senate seat
The Swamp —
... big foot as they come. With virtually 100 percent name recognition and, more than that, a name that exerts a strong emotional tug still on many Democrats, she has about as close to a lock on the appointment as is possible.
It's hard to see Gov. David Paterson saying no to her, especially since if he appointed her to the Senate, New York would suffer no loss in star power when it comes its junior senator.
Here's an excerpt from the New York Times' report:
Ms. Kennedy's decision is likely to have a ...
Caroline Kennedy for U.S. Senate - Going For It
FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog —
... Yes, as Flap said before, Caroline Kennedy will be seeking Hillary Clinton’s soon to be vacant U.S. Senate seat from New York.
Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of an American political dynasty, has decided she will pursue the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, a person told of her decision said Monday.
The decision came after a series of deeply personal and political conversations, in which Ms. Kennedy, who friends describe as unflashy but determined, wrestled with whether to give up what has been a lifetime of ...
Caroline Kennedy to seek Senate seat
Political Animal —
... to New York political leaders, but Caroline Kennedy has reportedly decided to formally pursue Hillary Clinton's Senate seat . The decision came after a series of deeply personal and political conversations, in which Ms. Kennedy, who friends describe as unflashy but determined, wrestled with whether to give up what has been a lifetime of avoiding the spotlight. Ms. Kennedy will ask that Gov. David A. Paterson consider her for the appointment. The governor was traveling to Utica today could not immediately be reached for comment. If appointed, Ms. Kennedy would fill the seat ...
The worst
Alarming News —
December 15, 2008 The worst Caroline Kennedy to seek Hillary's U.S. Senate seat Posted by Karol at December 15, 2008 02:30 PM | TrackBack Technorati Tags: Caroline+Kennedy Comments What is it with Democrats and women riding to power on the coat tails of the men in their lives? At least Sarah Palin broke the ceiling through her own merit. Posted by: Snoop-Diggity-DANG-Dawg at December 15, 2008 03:16 PM She'll be pricelessly witless, far better than another gifted liar like that other gun grabbing corksucker you have. More like an East Coast Barbara Boxer without the anger. These are some seriously dumb broads. Posted by: ...
Musical Chairs
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While much of the focus on open Senate seats is on Sen. Barack Obama's Illinois seat that Gov. Rod Blagojevich attempted to sell for personal profit and the criminal probe is sure to snare many a prominent Illinois Democrat, it's not the only one. New York Governor David Paterson will have to consider a replacement for Sen. Hillary Clinton. Caroline Kennedy , who ran Obama's VP search committee, is throwing her name in the ring to get Paterson's attention. Apparently, that might be all that is required to be Senator these days. Experience isn't exactly necessary, let alone ...
Caroline Kennedy Going After Senate Seat
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Caroline Kennedy Going After Senate Seat Caroline Kennedy is actively seeking the Senate seat that will be vacated by Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.), according to The New York Times . Kennedy plans to ask New York Gov. David Paterson (D) to consider her for the post, which Sen. Clinton plans to leave to become secretary of State. Kennedy has hired a political consulting firm headed by a former chief of staff to Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.). She also began calling political figures, including state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver (D), to tell them of her interest in the seat on Monday morning. Kennedy is the daughter of former President John ...
Breaking: Caroline Kennedy Will Seek Clinton's Senate Seat
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... will seek Hillary Clinton's NY Senate seat, despite grumbling from other Democratic officials that she has name recognition but no government experience. Kennedy has been calling state political officials to let them know of her intentions, the paper reports. ...
Today on DT: A shoe in the face is not a sign of respect
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... Also on tap today, Caroline Kennedy is now actively seeking Hillary Clinton's Senate seat. But does she deserve it? We'll get an explainer on this ...
Jane Hamsher: Caroline Kennedy Lets Political Elites Know She Expects A US Senate Seat
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It seems Caroline Kennedy has decided she'd rather have a US Senate seat than a pony for Christmas: Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of an American political dynasty, has decided she will pursue the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, a person told of her decision said Monday. The decision came after a series of deeply personal and political conversations, in which Ms. Kennedy, who friends describe as unflashy but determined, wrestled with whether to give up what has been a lifetime of avoiding the spotlight. ...
Caroline Kennedy Lets Political Elites KnowShe Expects a US Senate Seat
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It seems Caroline Kennedy has decided she'd rather have a US Senate seat than a pony for Christmas:
Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of an American political dynasty, has decided she will pursue the U.S. ...
Gov. Patterson Should Pick Caroline Kennedy
TPMCafe —
I'm delighted Caroline Kennedy is seeking the soon-to-be-vacant junior senator seat in New York.
With Hillary Clinton's departure New York loses alot of juice in the Senate. Hillary came in to the Senate as a novice (like Caroline would) but had instant clout and credibility because of who she was -- and who she was connected to.
Same with Caroline who also, like Hillary, brings the aura of future President or Vice President. Who else in New York politics can match that?
As an Obama guy, I've never been impressed with the experience argument. I like ...
NY-Sen: Louise Slaughter for Senate!
Open Left - Front Page —
Caroline Kennedy is now officially running to be appointed to Hillary Clinton's Senate seat. Frankly, I consider her to be undeserving of the seat, given that she has never won an election and that basically her only qualification would be her family name. Further, at a time when Democrats are suffering from a major corruption scandal over Senate appointments, appointing a dynasty candidate would only add fuel to that fire. Republicans will run in 2010 on an argument that one-party rule leads to waste and corruption, so nepotism like this would be a bad idea. ...
Kennedy Seen as Leading Contender for Senate Appointment
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire —
Several people who have advised New York Gov. David Paterson (D) governor on the pending U.S. Senate vacancy in New York said that Caroline Kennedy "has emerged as a clear front-runner, if she proves able to withstand the intense scrutiny and criticism that her decision to seek the seat is likely to provoke," the New York Times ...
Who Plays...Who Pays.
Swampland —
I've met Caroline Kennedy a few times and she seems like a good person. Compared to many children of the rich and famous, she has lived her life quietly, modestly, in exemplary fashion. She has worked hard for worthy causes; those who've worked with her say she is intelligent and self-effacing. Or was self-effacing. You can't really say that she ...
12/16: Caroline Ain't So Sweet To The Netroots
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December 16, 2008 12/16: Caroline Ain't So Sweet To The Netroots The political blogosphere is abuzz over the news that Caroline Kennedy told NY Gov. David Patterson that she is interested in being appointed to the Senate seat being vacated by Hillary Clinton . Although a few liberal bloggers want to see Kennedy tapped for the seat, most of them are uncomfortable with the idea, and several prominent bloggers ( Markos Moulitsas and Jane Hamsher ) strongly oppose the idea. First of all, these bloggers don't think Kennedy deserves the Senate appointment, since she has never run for office and "basically her only ...
